scatter — to throw or drop things in different directions so that they cover an area of ground
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to throw or drop things in different directions so that they cover an area of ground
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskætər/
Korean meaning: 흩뜨리다, 뿌리다
Korean pronunciation: 스캐-터 (강세: 스캐)
Example Sentences
- My cat scattered my puzzle pieces like a furry tornado.
- The students scattered faster than cookies at a diet meeting.
- Scientists scattered sensors across the forest to monitor wildlife.
scatter
VERB//ˈskætər//
to throw or drop things in different directions so that they cover an area of ground
Scattering leaves in all directions
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When things that matter scatter and shatter.
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Origin
From Middle English 'scateren', likely of Scandinavian origin, possibly related to Old Norse 'skattr' meaning 'tax' or 'tribute', but the exact etymology is uncertain. The word entered English around the 14th century.
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“My cat scattered my puzzle pieces like a furry tornado.”
“The students scattered faster than cookies at a diet meeting.”
“Scientists scattered sensors across the forest to monitor wildlife.”
“The explosion scattered debris over a wide area.”
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